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Adult spelling bee returns Oct. 7
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — Literacy Forsyth has begun making preparations for Spell Check Live, its annual adult spelling bee fundraiser. Now in its 15thyear, the bee is set for Oct. 7 at the...
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Hwy. 20 reopens after gas leak
By: Jim Dean EAST FORSYTH — Buford Highway (Hwy. 20) at Trammel Road was closed for about three hours Monday after a construction crew struck a gas line at a nearby job site. Forsyth County Fire...
View ArticleCROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP: West, Lambert boys finish 1-2 at River Run
By: Foster Lander West Forsyth at Lambert River Run BOYS: John Green set a school record with his 15-minute, 59.95-second finish as the West boys ran away with the boys varsity (Crimson) title at...
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THE GRIND: West Forsyth's Concatto embraces new position
By: Brian Paglia West Forsyth softball coach Justin Rickett had finally relented – the Lady Wolverines’ game day uniforms were going to include white pants. The next question was practical – how soon...
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FCN debuts new video show today
By: Newsroom Staff CUMMING — “Studio Forsyth,” a new platform for information and entertainment, debuts today on forsythnews.com. Studio Forsyth is a magazine-style news video show about positive...
View ArticleOutdoor burn ban lifting
By: Newsroom Staff FORSYTH COUNTY — Residents in Forsyth and 53 other north Georgia counties are able to burn outdoor yard debris beginning today. Outdoor burning restrictions are in place annually...
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Voter registration deadline is Oct. 6
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County residents are being reminded that Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election.“They can either register online through...
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Feds join south Forsyth fraud investigation
By: Kelly Whitmire SOUTH FORSYTH — A crime ring with roots in Forsyth County has drawn the attention of federal authorities. In September, five people were arrested on drug, fraud and other charges in...
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Deer lands in SUV's passenger seat
By: FCN Regional Staff STATESBORO - A 10-point buck struck by a car Wednesday morning on Westside Road in Statesboro crashed through the windshield of a second vehicle, according to the Georgia State...
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Petit Le Mans revs into Road Atlanta
By: Newsroom Staff BRASELTON — The 17th annual Petit Le Mans sports car endurance race is scheduled for this weekend at Road Atlanta in Hall County, culminating with the main event at 11:15 a.m....
View ArticleCommunity yard sale this weekend
By: Newsroom Staff CUMMING — With the weather beginning to cool off, weekend mornings may be the perfect time to do some outdoor shopping. A community yard sale is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in the...
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Half-marathon set for Saturday
By: Newsroom Staff SOUTH FORSYTH — Forsyth County is playing host to a popular Atlanta half-marathon on Saturday. The Atlanta 13.1 Marathon is expected to draw 3,500 participants as it starts and...
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Complaint against commissioner dismissed
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — An ethics complaint against Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills was dismissed Wednesday afternoon due to lack of evidence. The complaint, filed by Ann M....
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The Oak Ridge Boys at fair tonight
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — They’ve won five Grammies, sold more than 41 million albums, had some 30 Top 10 hits and this Friday The Oak Ridge Boys will be in Cumming. The 2014 Cumming Country Fair...
View ArticleNo decision on sewer for site near Sharon Forks
By: Kelly Whitmire SOUTH FORSYTH — The Forsyth County commission heard public comments Thursday night about a proposal to amend zoning conditions for residential property near Sharon Forks Library and...
View ArticleLiquor store OK’d in west Forsyth
By: Kelly Whitmire WEST FORSYTH — Despite opposition from residents, a liquor license application for a package store in west Forsyth was approved Thursday night by Forsyth County commissioners....
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Food, fun top billing as fair opens
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — A walk through the 2014 Cumming Country Fair & Festival proves it really is an event for all. From carnival games and high-speed rides to kiddie roller coasters, historic...
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Pinecrest Academy wallops Whitefield in 28-7 win
By: Foster Lander Pinecrest coach Todd Winter told his team before Friday’s game that he wanted them to be the hunters, and not the hunted. Whitefield dodged one bullet when the Paladins failed to...
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Study to gauge if impact fees should rise
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — Impact fees could be rising for developers in Forsyth County. During a recent work session the county commission voted 5-0 to hire Duncan Associates to perform an...
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Payette Bible Series — 1611 Geneva Bible Black Letter
By: Adlen Robinson FORSYTH COUNTY — The ninth installment of the Forsyth County News series on resident Charles Payette’s Bible collection examines a pristine 1611 Geneva Bible. This black letter...
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